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judiciousness

NOUN
discretion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention foresight maturity prudence responsibility tact vigilance wisdom
STRONG
acumen calculation care carefulness chariness circumspection concern considerateness consideration deliberation diplomacy discernment discrimination forethought gumption heed heedfulness observation perspicacity precaution providence sagacity sense shrewdness solicitude thoughtfulness wariness warning watchfulness
WEAK
canniness good sense presence of mind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
carelessness disregard ignorance indiscretion negligence thoughtlessness
STRONG
heedlessness inattention indifference neglect omission
NOUN
expediency/expedience
Synonyms
WEAK
advantage advantageousness advisability appositeness aptness benefit convenience desirability efficiency fitness helpfulness meetness opportunism opportunity order policy practicality pragmatism profitability profitableness properness propitiousness propriety prudence rightness suitability usefulness utilitarianism utility
Antonyms
WEAK
disadvantage inappropriateness
NOUN
lucidness
Synonyms
STRONG
acumen balance comprehension intelligence lucidity marbles mind normality prudence rationality reason reasonableness sagacity saneness sense soundness stability understanding wit
WEAK
clear mind common-sense good judgment healthy mind levelheadedness right mind sound mind
Antonyms
STRONG
disbelief ignorance inability ineptness instability misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding
NOUN
moderateness
Synonyms
STRONG
balance calmness composure constraint coolness dispassionateness equanimity fairness forbearance justice justness lenity measure mildness patience poise quiet reasonableness restraint sedateness sedation sobriety steadiness temperance toleration
WEAK
golden mean
Antonyms
STRONG
agitation arousal discomposure injustice partiality unfairness upset wildness
NOUN
moderation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calmness fairness patience restraint
STRONG
balance composure constraint coolness dispassionateness equanimity forbearance justice justness lenity measure mildness moderateness poise quiet reasonableness sedateness sedation sobriety steadiness toleration
WEAK
golden mean
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitation
STRONG
discomposure upset
WEAK
extreme indulgence intemperance intensity outrageousness severity unlimitedness violence wildness
NOUN
profundity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
solidity sophistication
STRONG
acumen astuteness balance brains caution circumspection comprehension depth discernment discrimination enlightenment erudition foresight gumption information insight intelligence judgment knowledge learning penetration perspicacity poise practicality prudence reason sagaciousness sagacity sanity sapience savvy shrewdness stability understanding
WEAK
clear thinking good judgment horse sense pansophy sageness savoir faire
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance imprudence inability ineptness instability misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding stupidity thoughtlessness
NOUN
prudence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
caution discretion foresight frugality moderation restraint thrift vigilance wisdom
STRONG
calculation cautiousness circumspection economy forethought providence sense temperance
WEAK
canniness sophrosyne
Antonyms
STRONGEST
carelessness ignorance indiscretion negligence thoughtlessness wildness
WEAK
disregard imprudence rashness recklessness
NOUN
prudence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
austerity conservatism diligence discretion foresight frugality judgment tact vigilance wisdom
STRONG
calculation care carefulness circumspection concern conservation considerateness coolness deliberation economy forethought heed heedfulness precaution providence reasoning sagacity watchfulness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
carelessness ignorance indiscretion stupidity thoughtlessness
STRONG
disregard inattention neglect negligence spending squandering
WEAK
imprudence rashness recklessness
NOUN
sagaciousness
Synonyms
STRONG
acumen astuteness balance brains caution circumspection comprehension discernment discrimination enlightenment erudition experience foresight gumption information insight intelligence judgment knowledge learning penetration perspicacity poise practicality profundity prudence reason sagacity sanity sapience savvy shrewdness solidity sophistication stability understanding
WEAK
clear thinking good judgment horse sense pansophy sageness savoir faire
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance imprudence inability ineptness instability misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding stupidity thoughtlessness
NOUN
sageness
Synonyms
WEAK
acumen astuteness balance brains caution circumspection clear thinking comprehension discernment discrimination enlightenment erudition experience foresight good judgment gumption horse sense information insight intelligence judgment knowledge learning pansophy penetration perspicacity poise practicality profundity prudence reason sagaciousness sagacity sanity sapience savoir faire savvy shrewdness solidity sophistication stability understanding
NOUN
saneness
Synonyms
STRONG
acumen balance comprehension intelligence lucidity lucidness marbles mind normality prudence rationality reason reasonableness sagacity sense soundness stability understanding wit
WEAK
clear mind common-sense good judgment healthy mind levelheadedness right mind sound mind
Antonyms
STRONG
disbelief ignorance inability ineptness instability misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding
NOUN
sanity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
common-sense normality prudence rationality soundness stability wit
STRONG
acumen balance comprehension intelligence lucidity lucidness marbles reason reasonableness sagacity saneness sense understanding
WEAK
clear mind good judgment healthy mind levelheadedness right mind sound mind
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance inability ineptness misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding
WEAK
craziness insanity instability madness unsoundness
NOUN
wisdom
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acumen caution common sense experience foresight insight intelligence judgment knowledge poise prudence sanity savvy sophistication understanding
STRONG
astuteness balance brains circumspection comprehension discernment discrimination enlightenment erudition gumption information learning penetration perspicacity practicality reason sagacity sapience shrewdness solidity stability
WEAK
clear thinking good judgment horse sense pansophy sageness savoir faire
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance imprudence inability ineptness stupidity thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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So much for the judiciousness of elected officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Perhaps this shouldn’t be surprising coming from a judge who has not been a model of judiciousness or sensitivity.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2024

“We need to proceed with prudence and caution and judiciousness to make sure that we get this right.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

To the question about mental health, she looks at her own longevity, which she attributes by now to her judiciousness in her numbers of tournaments way back when.

From Washington Post • Jun. 25, 2022

The vivacity of Mr. Huneker's style sometimes tends to conceal the judiciousness of his matter.

From Franz Liszt by Huneker, James